German Phrase
Hallo. Ganz meinerseits.
Meaning
‘Hallo’ simply means “hello”. The follow‑up ‘Ganz meinerseits’ is a polite way to say “the same to you” or “likewise”, often used after a greeting, a thank you, or a compliment.
When to use
Use this two‑sentence reply when someone greets you, thanks you, or wishes you well. It works in both informal and semi‑formal settings, but in very casual chats Germans often prefer ‘Ebenfalls’ or ‘Gleichfalls’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HalloGanzmeinerseits
Hallo
A casual, informal greeting equivalent to “hello”. It can be used at any time of day.
Ganz meinerseits
A set phrase meaning “the same from my side” or “likewise”. It combines the adverb ‘ganz’ (completely) with the dative‑case noun phrase ‘meinerseits’ (literally ‘on my side’).
Dative in ‘meinerseits’
‘Meinerseits’ is the dative form of the compound noun ‘meine Seite’. The dative is required because the preposition‑like element ‘seitens’ governs it.
🗨In Conversation
Hallo!
Hello!
Ganz meinerseits.
Likewise.
✕Common Mistakes
Hallo. Ganz meiner Seite.
‘Seite’ must be in the dative form ‘meinerseits’; ‘Seite’ alone is a noun, not a set phrase.
Hallo. Ganz meinerseitses.
Do not add an extra ending; ‘meinerseits’ is already a fixed adverbial phrase.
Hallo, ganz meinerseits.
While understandable, the standard punctuation separates the two sentences with a period.
↔Alternatives
Hallo! Gleichfalls.
Hello! Likewise.
Hallo! Ebenfalls.
Hello! Also.
Hallo! Ich ebenso.
Hello! Me too.
Cultural Tip
‘Ganz meinerseits’ sounds a bit more polished than the everyday ‘Ebenfalls’ or ‘Gleichfalls’. You’ll hear it in business meetings, formal emails, or when you want to show a respectful tone. In a relaxed coffee‑shop chat, most Germans simply say ‘Ebenfalls’ after a greeting.